This position performs a full range of duties associated with the installation, repair, and maintenance of commercially manufactured and mechanical locking devices, to include security devices found on doors, built-in closets and vaults, cabinets, and similar built-in items, as well as their working relationship with various security systems, such as monitors, alarms, timing mechanisms, sensors and other related items located in the medical center. Position aligns under Facilities Management.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to: Applies knowledge of internal structures and operating characteristics in order to install, make repairs to, apply neutralization techniques to, and develop techniques for solving problems with such mechanical locking devices as mortise, rim, key-in-the-knob, dead bolt, padlock, emergency exits, electrically-operated latch bolt, dial combination, and up to 20-key push button combination locking systems with mechanical-interfacing capability features installed on doors in high security areas. Reworks and rekeys standard type commercially manufactured and mechanical locking devices. Repairs or replaces worn or damaged parts and components such as broken springs, jammed pins, bent discs, broken tail pieces, levers, latches, latch bolts, and knobs, or selects substitute replacement parts. Uses a variety of hand tools such as files, picks, tweezers, tension wrenches, pliers, chisels, hammers, screwdrivers, as well as powered tools common to the trade such as key cutting machine, coding machine, grinders, buffers, and electric drills. Conducts investigations to determine if locking devices have been tampered with; i.e., disassembles and inspects for tool marks, abrasions, misaligned parts, and missing tolerances. Installs door closer on metal and wood doors and floor type closers on wood and glass doors. Makes duplicate and master keys by machine. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Locksmith/PD11213A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/25/2024. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInspectInstructInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseMeasuring InstrumentsProduction Support ServiceTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingTroubleshooting (Electrical)Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Locksmithing seldom requires lifting or carrying of items weighing in excess of 15 pounds, but not to exceed 50 pounds. Is frequently required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and work in an awkward position when installing and opening locks and emergency exit hardware on-site. Excellent hand and eye coordination is required in servicing locks. Periods of intense concentration are often necessary when working with delicate and/or complex locking situations. Must be very thorough and have a high degree of patience and tolerance for frustration. Light physical effort is used in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls of vehicles. Observes safety procedures to prevent damage to property and injury to self and others. Working Conditions: Locksmithing work is normally done inside in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. Occasionally works outside in bad weather or in areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. Is exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, noise, dust, dirt, and bruises. Drives vehicle in all types of weather and is exposed to the possibility of accidents. The operator is required to work outside and is occasionally exposed to bad weather conditions while loading and unloading vehicles. The operator is subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Northern California Health Care System 10535 Hospital Way Mather, CA 95655 US
• Name: Sydnee Holmes
• Phone: 504-635-8084
• Email: [email protected]